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South Korea's FIU has penalized crypto exchange Coinone with a 5.2 billion won fine and a 3-month partial business suspension for serious AML compliance failures under the Specific Financial Information Act. The sanction, effective April 29, restricts new user deposits/withdrawals but allows existing users to trade normally, highlighting intensified regulatory scrutiny.
Read MoreUBS has issued a significant update to its Brent crude oil price forecast, outlining a path from near-term highs to a projected $85 per barrel by March 2027. The revised outlook provides critical guidance for the global energy market.
Read MoreRecent small-scale reverse repo operations by the central bank sparked market speculation about policy tightening. Analysis shows this stems from reduced funding demand, not active tightening. With fiscal support and precise central bank adjustments, interbank liquidity remains ample, and the accommodative policy stance is unchanged.
Read MoreDeAgentAI has launched a $5 million AIA token buyback and burn program, funded entirely from protocol and AI model revenue. The initiative, executed in three phases over 90 days with immediate token destruction, aims to reduce circulating supply and bolster long-term token value. The first phase is complete.
Read MoreDigital asset investment products attracted $1.1 billion in inflows last week, the highest weekly figure since early January. Bitcoin dominated with $871 million, while Ethereum saw a strong weekly rebound but remains in net outflow for the year.
Read MoreBinance Alpha will open trading for Sentio (ST) tokens on April 15 at 18:00 UTC+8. Eligible users from earlier campaigns can claim and trade their tokens within 8 hours of circulation going live.
Read MoreLondon-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC has executed its largest Bitcoin purchase of the year, acquiring approximately £2 million worth. This strategic move boosts its holdings to around 60 BTC. The company, backed by prominent political figures, employs a unique business model focused on corporate acquisition and profit conversion into Bitcoin, solidifying its position as a key institutional holder.
Read MoreBlockchain data reveals a major ETH holder deposited 2540 coins to an exchange after a 3-month hold, resulting in an estimated $2.4 million loss. This move highlights shifting investor sentiment amid market volatility.
Read MoreChina's central bank reports a significant Q1 increase of 13.73 trillion yuan in RMB deposits, with household savings rising by 7.68 trillion. Total deposits exceeded 350 trillion yuan, growing 8.7% year-on-year, indicating strong liquidity and savings trends.
Read MoreChina's central bank data shows M2 money supply reached 353.86 trillion yuan in March, up 8.5% year-on-year. M1 grew 5.1% to 119.32 trillion yuan, indicating stable liquidity conditions and continued monetary policy support for economic recovery.
Read MoreSouth Korea's central bank recommends implementing 'circuit breaker' mechanisms in the crypto industry to prevent catastrophic errors, following an incident where a major exchange mistakenly disbursed billions in Bitcoin due to a clerical mistake.
Read MoreMeta is reportedly developing a hyper-realistic AI digital avatar designed to mimic its CEO's mannerisms and strategic thinking. This technology could soon handle daily communications, feedback, and Q&A sessions with tens of thousands of employees worldwide, signaling a new era for workplace management.
Read MoreOn April 13, US-Iran talks in Islamabad opened with tough stances from both sides. After hours of negotiation, Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf impressed the US delegation with his skilled diplomacy, revealing potential as a future leader and shifting the dialogue's dynamics.
Read MoreOn April 13, the onshore yuan closed at 6.8338 against the US dollar at 16:30, edging down by 5 basis points from the previous session. The minor adjustment highlights the currency's underlying stability amid fluctuating global conditions.
Read MoreCircle, the issuer of USDC, has entered a strategic partnership with Dunamu, parent company of Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit. The collaboration aims to advance digital asset infrastructure, including stablecoin development and industry education initiatives.
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